This Thursday at the Automotive High School Auditorium (50 Bedford Avenue) from 6:30–8:30pm, local City Council Member Stephen Levin has organized a meeting in response to community members’ post-election concerns. The […]
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A/D/O Takes Shape, Heartbreak in Milk and Roses — The Hook-Up 12/09
Step inside the futuristic, BMW-0wned co-working space A/D/O that is slated to open in Jan. 2017. The 23,000 square-foot facility will have a Scandinavian-style restaurant, retail space and a public seating […]
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Jimmy’s & Anella Join Reusable Takeout Container Program – And You Can, Too!
If you’re anything like me, the darkest depths of your cupboard house a motley crew of old plastic takeout containers jumbled into a heap, which you rarely use. And since you already have too many, […]
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Learn about the BQX Streetcar, Plus Free Drinks Thursday!
Get to The Woods (48 S. 4th Street) on Thursday, December 8th from 6-8pm for an evening of socializing and learning about the proposed BQX streetcar system. It’s planned to run 16 miles […]
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Sur-Real Estate, Home Invasion, Goldie’s — The Hook-Up 12/2
Developers are planning to build an 11 story mixed-use residential building at 13 Greenpoint Ave. overlooking Transmitter Park. The proposed building would have 77 apartments (23 affordable) and approximately 4,700 square feet […]
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Meeker Ave Toxic Plume Meeting Today: Ask Questions
Today is your chance to learn about the toxins lurking underneath the area surrounding our beloved McGolrick Park. The New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a […]
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Daffodil Bulb Planting at Bushwick Inlet Park This Saturday!
Bushwick Inlet Park will finally be expanding to its full glory soon enough, now that the final plot of land was purchased by the city. This weekend, on Saturday […]
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Bushwick Inlet Park to Expand With Purchase of CitiStorage Site
North Brooklyn is celebrating a major victory today as the city announced the $160 million purchase of the contentious CitiStorage site from owner Norm Brodsky, which will expand Bushwick Inlet Park […]
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Greenpoint Merchants’ Generosity Shines Through: Holiday Lights Are On!
There will be holiday lights on Manhattan Avenue this holiday season because about seventy-five local businesses dug deep into their pockets. Just after Thanksgiving the firm Illuminations by Arnold will begin hanging […]
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G Train Anthem, Colombian Restaurant Hosting ‘Love Trump’s Hate’ Safe Space — The Hook-Up 11/18
After one year of serving healthy Mediterranean inspired dishes on Franklin St., Cassette (113 Franklin Street) will close for business and will be available to rent for private functions, Eater […]